Germany's Self-Determination Law Eases Gender and Name Changes
The new legislation eliminates previous barriers, allowing individuals to alter their gender entry and name with a simple declaration at the registry office.
- The Self-Determination Law, effective November 1, 2024, replaces the outdated Transsexual Law, simplifying the process for trans, intersex, and non-binary individuals to change their gender entry and name.
- Individuals must register their intent to change their gender entry three months in advance, with the earliest possible registrations having begun on August 1, 2024.
- The law allows changes to 'male,' 'female,' 'diverse,' or the removal of a gender entry without requiring medical or judicial approval, though the name must align with the chosen gender entry.
- Minors under 14 require parental consent to apply for changes, while those over 14 can apply independently but still need parental approval.
- An 'Offenbarungsverbot' protects individuals from involuntary disclosure of their previous identity, with violations subject to fines up to 10,000 euros.
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